Authors notes: I wrote this after Chloe cried rape so the whole thing at the last blast didn't happen. Chloe was never exposed. It is the summer before the teens final year in high school, except for Brady who is 19. Belle and Shawn are not together, yet. Chloe and Phillip broke up after Chloe found out that he lied to her about his father being dead and she let Nancy believe he raped her but, all is forgiven and they are now friends. The truth about Victor is now out and everyone knows he is alive. Chloe and Brady are now dating and Mimi is still interested in Shawn. They all wanted to do something fun for their summer before senior year, so they talked their parents into letting them vacation in Florida at one of John's beach houses.

Chapter 1

Belle was almost done packing for her trip to Florida when she heard a knock on her bedroom door and her Mom, Dr. Marlena Evans Black, walked in.
"Are you ready to go? Shawn, Brady, and Chloe are waiting for you?"
"Yeah, I've just finished packing. I am so excited! I get to spend two weeks with all my friends in Florida," replied Belle excitedly, and maybe even get some alone time with Shawn, she added to herself.
"Okay, well let me help you bring your bags down stairs," offered Marlena.
"Thanks Mom."

Shawn was downstairs talking with Brady and Chloe about how much fun the summer is going to be when he sees Belle coming down the stairs in a pale blue sundress that goes to her knees and has spaghetti straps. Wow, she looks good, thought Shawn. Something tells me this is going to be a great summer.
"Well, it's about time," said Chloe.
"Yeah Sis, and what did you pack. We are only going to be gone for a couple weeks."
"I am just making sure I have everything I need," replied Belle. "Where is Mimi and Phillip?"
"They're meeting us at the airport," answered Shawn.
"Well, I guess you kids better get going or they'll leave without you. Be careful and stay out of trouble," warned Marlena.
"We will Mom. I love you," Belle said as she gave her mom a hug bye and Belle, Shawn, Chloe, and Brady were on their way to meet Mimi and Phillip at the air port.

At the airport

Phillip and Mimi have been waiting for everyone else for about twenty minutes and are getting very impatient.
"They did say 8:30 am, right?" asked Mimi.
"That's what I heard," replied Phillip. "There they are." Mimi followed Phillip's gaze until she saw Shawn, Belle, Brady, and Chloe walking through a crowd of people, heading their way until they were finally standing with them.
Shawn looks so good, thought Mimi. He was wearing black pants, a tight, white shirt, and his leather jacket.
"Well, it's about time," complained Phillip.
"It's nice to see you too, Phil" replied Shawn pretending to be hurt.
"What took you guys so long ?" asked Mimi.
"We had to wait for Miss Perfect Belle Black here to finish packing the three bags she brought," answered Shawn while giving Belle an accusing look.
"Well, excuse me for wanting to be prepared," said an obviously annoyed Belle. "Can we just go now?"
"Whatever the princess wants," teased Shawn and with that they got onto the Black jet and were off to Florida.